Captain Beefheart

Captain Beefheart is one of American music’s true originals. Born of the blues, his music was transmitted by the self-taught, untutored bandleader-vocalist-saxophonist-harp player to the young, often terrified members of his Magic Band. His unprecedented style incorporated Delta slide guitar, free jazz saxophonics, cripplingly askew rhythms, and spoken-word eruptions. His sound, which challenged sidemen and listeners alike, never attracted more than a fervent cult. But his off-kilter music has influenced a gallery of acolytes that includes Pere Ubu, Public Image, Ltd., Tom Waits, Devo, and PJ Harvey, to name... Read More

Real Name:

Don Van Vliet

City Of Origin:

Glendale,
California

Genre:

Rock, Psychedelic

Birthdate:

01/15/1941

Death date:

12/17/2010

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